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13 Of The Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make (That May Not Seem Like Mistakes At All)

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Sometimes that sabotage might cost you ‘only’ a customer or a sale… but over time, a few customers here and a few dollars there can lead to your closing your doors forever. In 1983 he cofounded Direct Mail Express (DME) in Daytona Beach, Florida, with his siblings Mike and Kathy. Holding resources in reserve.

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Eight Ways To Get Past The Fear Of “No”  And Start Risking Rejection

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Consider these statistics : Just 2 percent of sales occur during first meetings. In my book, I tell the story of a salesperson who did extensive research on each sales lead she got. Do you kick your sales pitch up a notch to your hard sell? Advice For The Young At Heart rejection sales sales management Tom Panaggio'

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Nine Risks You Must Take (And Keep On Taking) To Build A Sustainable Business

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From startup through the last sale, the spirit of risk is the unexpected edge for every business. The easiest way to avoid customer churn is by continuously reaching out and communicating; the sales process never ceases. In 1983 he cofounded Direct Mail Express (DME) in Daytona Beach, Florida, with his siblings Mike and Kathy.

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Our Town – A Family Legacy

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His father Michael Plummer, Sr had built Florida-based Our Town from scratch since 1972, but Junior had never really wanted anything to do with it. Our Town is an interesting direct marketing business which essentially introduces people who move to a new neighborhood to the businesses within that community. New Beginnings.

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Risk Avoiders Are Opportunity Missers: 10 Excuses Business Owners Make

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Hoping that sales will get better or that conditions will improve is the wimp’s approach. In my book, there’s the story of a salesperson who did extensive research on each sales lead she got. No, you may not be making sales calls, but there’s no shortage of delaying tactics that can be used as a buffer between you and risk.

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How to Start a Farm: Your Complete Guide to Success

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Say you start the passion fruit farm you’ve been dreaming of for years in your home state in Florida. If you’d taken the time to do your market research, you would have learned there was no demand for passion fruit in Florida. If they’re hundreds of miles away, you’re going to struggle much more getting to market.